I -y - 1 ... t ' ' ' '' ' V 1 I V 1 4) I IrnT. "fii " " " ' ' ------- - - . . .." . ' , , VOLUME TfllBTr-ONL". Ti.:- : i .. . T,,.. - iuiume 71 fif ixNiir? nnff no i I s V-ULUMBIA U5UNTV DEMOCRAT Murine iSoe h , . . lj Ijr previous year, notw,thstanding r9H8CRer?1 ',cP.re8sin 'n the world of '"Aam .Many ,mProvcmcnts and ad r lions have been made, and others fiSfih ntemP,?ted- SPecial editions ,, "v '"u,iu ,rom "me to time, and , ,, . cnueavor to please rr1" Mlu continued with i energy. renc beginning with . this num ' of the paper the will be T ? nstcad .' I...: ot Iriday. The r lay ittouniry newspaper io after it was printed, i-o hf olden torn of a clay or a relic of afried on horseback orA mai,s were e-juired several dafby s,a:e anl papers inroiiKh VA J tte(dayorto.yecoun,y- When he nws did not "7'ter " was Printetl, UnVbed the 'eem so stale when lj1'flf','Vf r subscribers. Eut in t: days V.uast travel, there is no .. )nger any occasion for this, and so Vi e abandon it. The paper is printed Thursdays and will be so dated sreafwr. All matter for publication 4 . wuld reach us by Tuesday evening, nd all changes for advertisements rai:st be in by Tuesday mnming. Correspondence from every posf 'Tice vi-.vii( IVI 1113 regular correspondents will be Riven application. There is not a town lor rM a ship in the county in which there is not some occurrence worthy of publi cation every week, but which is never printed, because no one will take the troub'e to inform the papers. Let us have tlie news, and we wilt put it in proper shape. D. G. Btrt-ch, father of our former townsman, Goo. W. IJertsch, died at his home in Mauch Chunk, on Christ mas morning. The Mauch Chunk Daily Kewi sajs V "Another leading citizen of this town hag been called Home, in the person of 1). G. llertsch, the widely known merchant tailor, this making the third prominent death that has occurred in our m'jdst during the CjVMjmas tide. Mr. (Bertsch died at I o'clock on Christmas morning at hfs home C?p DroaJ way. Dulh was; caused by Bn'gfuVdiscase, which had been plainly making sad ravages on his health for so me time past. With an indomitably will and energy he stuck to his work almort to the very last. On Saturday he was still at the desk that hp occupied for so many years, frorn early in the morning until late at nigm. Daniel G. Beitsch was bom July i3, ifcji, at kuchsville, North White 11 all, Lehigh county. He was a mem ber of a family of nine children, six brothers and three sisters. One of the brothers, Abraham, is dead. The others are John, of Ruchsville ; Reu ben and Thomas, of Indiana ; Eli, of Allentown ; Mrs. Eliza Saegef, of Unionville ; Mrs. Samuel Kuntz, of Treichlers, and Mrs. Susanna l'eters, of Ruchsville. Mr. Bertsch came to Mauch Chunk when 1 8 years of age, in 1850, and entered the employ of Hollman & Beahm, who were then doing a tailor ing business where the Beahm block now stands. Three years later he purchased their stock and has been conducting the business continuously since, during a period of 42 years. The death of Mr. Bertsch is certain ly a loss to our business community. He was always modest and retiring and never cared to meddle in any thing outside of his own immediate ' pursuit, yet every enterprise calculated to advance Mauch Chunk always received his hearty encouragement He was a member of the Royal Arcanum and was the Secretary of the Mauch Chunk Cemetery Associa tion since 1874. He had been as sociated with this board ever since its first orgonization in 1865. The deceased is survived by his wife, three sons and one daughter, Two of the sons B.. Frank and Charles E., compose the firm of Bertsch Bros, hatters and dealers in gent's furnish ings. Their store is in the same building with their father. George W. isertsch, the other brother, 13 in busi ness at Reading." The funeral was held last Saturday, Mr, Bertsch has frequently visited this section, and had many friends through the county. One Way to Boom a Town. The P. O. S. of A., of Emporium, Ta., will donate the sum of $roo to any manufacturing establishment that will permanently locate in Emporium within six ipouths, and give steady employment to thirty or seventy five American citizensnative born or naturalised tax payers. 7 ncjr 1 Von R EVANS DIE3 DENLY. 1st of life we are in Issachar Evans wis m bed by her husband, morning last. She had r usual health, and her sud nilSl! Wa4 Pnilrplv linnvnnrlii.l "Saturday F - -'... on- numwil Ujf l"?Normal Hill to the resident r.f r. G. S. Robbins. treasurer of St. Paul's church, and naid her church dues in full to January 1st, obtained a supply of envelopes for 1896. Dunng Saturday night Mr. Evans, who suffers greatly with asthma, was up several times, 4nd she spoke to him each time, the last time bein about four o'clock.'. At seven o'clock Mr. Evans arose, aid on speaking to his wife he rrceivecj no reply. He then discover ed 1 hat she was dead. Mrs. Evans' maiden name was Maria Appleman, a daughter of Peter Apple ni an, deceased. She was born in llerhiock township, this county, on October 8th, 1823, and was married on September 51I1, 1844. 1'er hus band, jne son, Peter A., of Montour township, and one daughter, Mrs. A. A. Ua k of Hamsbura: survive her. She w;is a sister of Mrs. A. J. Evans, and William Annleman of this town. and Rpssell Appleman of Virginia. r or many years she was a member of St. , Paul's P. E. Church, a devout and eirnest christian woman, and a regular attendant at services when not prevented by illness. Any movement intended to advance the interests of the cl urch always met with her cordial co op ration, and she was a liberal and c leerful giver towards its support. The lusban-i bereft of his devoted companion of over fifty one years, and the son and daughter have the sympathy of many friends in their atlliction. The'funeial took place on Wednes day morning at the Episcopal Church, the services being conducted by Rev. D. N. Kirkby. 1 - &T0DEKT3' LECTURE COUES. Tke lecture course at the Normal School will open on January 6th, with Miss1 Anna Buckbee's lecture on Cuba and the Cubans." This will prove especiallyjarxsOiog, at this time, when the Cubans arc righting to free tiiemsetves from the Spanish yoke. The second number of the course is Leland T. Powers, January i6thy to be followed by Rev Anna H. Shaw on the 27th, and Howard Wilbur Ennis on February 3rd. The Boston Ideal Banjo. Mandolin and Guitar Club was engaged for January 2nd, cut for some reason they were recalled by the bureau. It they cannot be secured for a latter date, another company of ecp.ially high merit will give the fifth number ot the course at a date to oe announc ed. Course tickets are now on sale. Christmas at St. Paul's Sunday School. On Thursday evening December 26th, the Episcopal Sunday School held its Christmas exercises. At the hour appointed, 6:10, a storm of wind and rain prevailed, but not withstanding this the Parish House was well filled. The exercises con sisted of the singing of carols, an ad dress by the Rector, and presentation of gifts. 1 he latter consisted of pretty toys for the children, games, knives, books, &c, for the older scholars, and a box of candy for everybody. A very pretty Christmas tree lighted with tapers, stood in the chancel. Superin tendent W. P. Meigs had charge of the preparations and they were very successfully carried out. Deforest Hummer, the organist of the school. presided at the instrument, and led in the musical parts. Now fur a Good Supper " Aunt Jemima " and her assistants in their quaint old plantation costumes will have a most delightful chicken and griddle cake supper ready to serve in St. Taul's Parish House this Thursday evening from five to nine o'clock. The cakes will be made of the famous " Aunt Jemima Griddle Cake Flour," than which there is none more palatable or healthy. The cotlee will be of a private brand of most excellent Java, and the dainty relishes will be second to none. ine price win ne but 25c. which is only made possible because most of the articles used are contributed to advertise the r excellence. This will be a rare treat, so please come and bring your families and friends. The storm of Monday continued far into the night, and there is no longer a scarcity of water. On Tues day morning Fishing ureek was near ly bai.k full, and the river was flooded, The gas mains have been extended to the Nyvelty Works. IS3A0M 1 1 Eiyn fit file or.i, ... dclita' Hs. 1 SHfy BLOOMSBUIIG, PA.. THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, AN ANNUAL DINNER' For many years it has been the custo.11 of Hon. Joshua W. Comlyof Danville, to gather a number of his friends about him once a year, during the holidays, and give them a game dinner. The event this year took place on Friday, December 27th, at three o'clock p. in. at the Montour House. There were present Hon. C. R. Buckalew, Col. J. G. Freez;, Hon. E. R. Ikeler, and the writer, of Bloomaburg) Judge Metgar. H. C. Parsons Esq , Addison Candor Esq., of Williamsport t Hon. tV. Rocke feller, Geo. P. Hill Iq, Hon. S. P. Wolverton, Judge Savidge, James Packer of Sunbury ; Hon. J. C. Buchcr, of Lewisburg j W. J. Baldy Esq., Jas. Scarlet E;q, E. S. Gear hart Esq , of Danville, and three nephews of Mr. Comly. After a pleasant hour spent at Mr. Comly's office, the party went to the hotel where an elegant dinner w.is served. The menu embraced Blue Point oys tets, terrapin, venison, pheasant, quail on toast, chicken salad, vegetables, ice cream, cake, nuts and fruit. Every thing was cooked to a turn, and nice ly served. Mr. Comly, in his day one of Pennsylvania's ablest lawyers, is past eighty five years of age, and is still hale and hearty, and his many friends hope that he may bs spared for many years to come. FEUIT DISH DF.AWINQ. For several weeks before Christmas, Hess Bros, gave each of their custom ers making a purchase of 25 cents, a chance to guess on the number of pens contained in a pint jar, the one guessing the nearest to be presented with a handsome si'ver and glas3 fruit dish. On Tuesday evening the draw ing took place, with the result shown by the following certificate : "We, the undersigned, hereby certify that we have counted the pens in the jar at Hess Bios.' jewelry store, and find that it contains 1004 pens. We have also examined the guesse and find the following persons have guessed the correct number, viz; 0. B. Lutz and Miss CltHiude Fcye, of Bloomsburg ; C. L. Hirleman, of Bcmon. W. II. Ever, Will L. Crist, Gt.o. E. Eiavem. The tie will be broken by drawing lots. Frosty Valley Sunday School. The Union Sunday School of the Frosty Valley M. E. Church rendered a very interesting and impressive Christmas service, on Wednesday evening, (Christmas night) which was highly enjoyed by a large audience. 1 he evening was a pleasant one and the church was so crowded, that many were unable to secure seats, lhe service opened at 7 o clock with the old hymn, familiar to all, " While Shepherds watched their flocks by night " followed by responsive read ing and prayer. Throughout, the program was very deep and impressive, consisting of hymns, carols and reci tations carefully selected and suitable for the occasion, making a clear mean ing of Christmas. rive little ones of the infant class, who sang a motion hymn, entitled. "The Little Ones of Bethlehem," carried off the honors. The church was handsomely decorated with ever greens, stars, chains etc., festooned throughout the room. After the closing hymn all returned to their homes with thankful hearts, feeling they had spent a very pleasant evening. The newspaper man, the letter car. rie-, the express man, the dry goons clerk and the messenger boy send up paeans of praise that Christmas is over. 1 hese are the people who woik hardest, while more favored mortals enjoy the restful comforts of Christ mas time. But nobody thinks any thing about this, except when the paper is late. The letter carrier fails to turn up, the expressman forgets a package, the clerk mistakes an order or the messenger boy falls by the wayside. 7i'x. lhe social event ot the season was the hop and supper at the St. Charles notei last evening, ine party was composed of about 40 of which num ber about half were from Bloomsburg, i'lymoutn and bcranton. lhe music was furnished by Elwell's orchestra from Bloomsburg. The supper was one of Landlord Sponey's efforts and therefore needs no comment. Berwick Independent, Mark Twain says the Arabs will take anything but a job. We suppose he is right, but he need'nt blame the Arabs for being the only people with sucn a tailing. A QUIST SUNDAY. Tha Sabbath Obsorvancs Society Begins a Rotorm In Wilkos-Barre. The Sabbath Observance Society began the keeping of Sunday ac cording to the idea of Rev. Dr. Dony, the prime mover. As a result, the day was one of the quietest ever known. As far as can be learned every saloon in this city was closed, front iloor and side. No cigar stores were pen and some of the drug stores vere closed during part of the day. The milk men and others having articles to deliver got through their work as soon as possible. There was talk of preventing milk men and bakers making deliveries on Sunday, but many members of the society were opposed to this, and no definite reached understanding has been FARMERS' INSTITUTES. The following circular has been issued: IIarrishurg, Pa., Dec. 30, 1895. Dear Sir: Your attention is invited to the notice just issued by the De partment of Agriculture for a scries of Farmer's Institutes for your coun ty. You are specially invited to be present and participate in the exer cises, and are urged to make the in stitute known to your friends and neighbors, so that they also may ar range to attend. Some of the most successful far mers and scientific teachers of Agri culture in this and other States have been secured at considerable expense to address these meetings. Some of the following subjects will be discussed : Dairying, fruit grow ing, soiling, fertilizers, market garden ing &c. Opportunity will also be given to ask questions. Come and hear what theyhave to say. Do not forget the dates and places, at Berwick, Jan. 13th and 14th, and at Catawissa, Jan. 15th and 1 6th, 1896. John Hamilton, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Harrisburg, Pa. On Tuesday night the air was made melodious and otherwise by parties on the streets waiting for the dawn ing of the New Year. Singing and shouting, and firing crackers and pistols were some of the methods usjd to lot people know that tha old year was dying. Interesting services were heid at the Methodist and Lutheran churches, and were well attended. As the town clock struck twelve, the bells were rung, and many of the factory whistles blown. 1895 was no more. 1896 was here. Milton is to have a market house. What is the matter with this town having one ? It would be a good thing not only for the purchasers but for the venders. We know of a build ing large and roomy and eligibly situated, which, with a few alterations would just meet the requirements. It n worth thinking about. The following letters are advertised December 3T, 1895. Miss Ella Long Mr. Chester L. Miller, Miss Harriet M. Oberdorf (2). Cards. Mr. Manuel Hause, Mrs. Cravas, R. J. Ohl, J. P. Fo'ev. Mr. F. Freeman, Mr. Nat Shaffer. Will be sent to the letter office January 14, 1896. dead M. James -II. Mercer, r. One of those good suppers for which the ladies of the Episcopal Church are famous will be served in the Parish House this Thursday evening from o'clock on. The price is only as cents, and as it is for a worthy object, a liberal patronage should be given. The Duchess of Marlborough, she who was Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt of New York, and whose marriage to the Duke of Marlborough took place s few weeks ago, is said to be danger ously ill with typhoid fever, in Rome. You get 52 copies every year if you are a subscriber to the Colum bian. Most weekly papers orop out of line during the 4th of July and Christmas, but we give full count, paper" for every week in the year. The remains of Mrs. Mary Gruver were taken to Hanover Cemetery, Nanticoke, for interment on Saturday There were many beautiful floral tributes sent by friends of the de ceased, Logan and Centralis collieries oper ated by L. A. Riley & Lo., were com pelled to suspend operations each day of last week, owing to the scarcity o cars. They are unable to work more than 6 or 7 hours per day. 1S9G. J. M. Giddinsr & Co. We are now taking inventory and will commence our annual RED LETTER SALE on January 9th. The New Industrial South. In a speech made last week before the Liberal Club of Buffalo, N. Y., Mr. Carrol D. Wright, United States Labor Commissioner, gavi some facts and figures as to the progress of in dustry in the South. He showed that this advance has not been confined to any one direction, but is evident along many lines. The production of cotton in the South, he said, is double what it was before the wan in twenty years the manufacture ot pig iron has increased iooo per cent., the railroad mileage is 150 per cent, greater now than in 1880, and the passenger traffic eoo per cent, greater, and the freight tons moved nearly 400 per cent, larger, j Since 1880 the Southern railroads have more than doubled their earn ings, the banking capital has increased in like proportion, and the money spent in the support of schools has also been doubled. These are only a few of the salient facts as to the industrial growth of the South. That there is a promising field for development there, is known to every one who has studied the subject. There are vast coal fields and iron mines in the Southern States. One strip of territory alone, stretching from Pennsylvania in a southwesterly direction to Alabama, is estimated by Mr. Wright to contain "forty times the amount of coal accessible to economical production and distribu tion that was contained in the coal fields of Great Britain before a pick was struck." In addition to these are the best cotton lands in the world and water power almost unlimited. With these conditions present it does not need the gift of prophecy to fore see a great industrial future for the South. The only drawback in the past has been an unwillingness or an inability to supply the conditions nacessary to take advantage of these resources. The two things lacking in the South in the past have been a settled state of society and a people with the in dustrial spirit. There is evidence that the South is at last thoroughly awakened to the enormous price it has paid for indulging in lynching and mob law, and that it is beginning to see the need cf tolerance in opinion and action within the limits of law. The whole Southern newspaper press is speaking out decidedly against the crime of lynching, and demanding that NO. ) We wish you all a Happy New Year. war niiQj- j jwt l3flS fit vigorous measures be taken to stop such outrages. The action of the South Carolina Constitutional Con vention in taxing the county where a f lynching occurs and in disqualifying the Sheriff will probably be followed by nearly all the Southern States. -The Attorney General of Mississippi h ' will recommend the Legislature of that State to enact a law that a county be taxed $10,000 for every lynching , , occuring within its borders; that ofri- " cers charged with the custody of the lynched prisoners be held liable for damages, and that men taking part in a lynching be disfranchised. If such vigorous measures be taken against lynching, mob violence in the . South will soon be abolished, and a more settled condition of society will follow. The prospect of an improved state of affairs in the South is already having its effect. Western newspa pers are noting a disposition among people to move southward and take up the cheap lands so abundant in that neighborhood. Large colonies are said to be going from Iowa, Wis consin, Kansas, Nebraska, South Da kota and other States in that section, the prospective emigration from some localities being so large as to threaten a serious inroad on the population." This emigration, if carried out, will supply the industrial spirit needed and it may be influential enough to revolutionize the political condition of some Southern States. This prospective development of the South will be welcomed by the North, for it must react beneficially upon this neighborhood and the whole country. The South will then be no longer a clog upon the progress of the nation, as it has been for a gener ation. As Mr. Carrol D. Wright says: . "As the productive power of the' Southern States increases and comes , nearer to that of the Northern work ers, the consumption of the produ t! of the Northern mills and establish I ments increases proportionately and comparatively 111 a greater uegiec y than the relative increase of products ' i in the South. As the consuming J ; ; power of the common laborer in the : ' Southern States is enchanced, the' , -products of all parts of the country will find a readier market." JVess. ": ' The McKelvy mill in Hemlock township was sold at public sale by A. Z. Schoch, assignee, on'Deceinber 27th, to G. W. Sterner, for $5025. 4? m M. 15 , 11 . I ' "I SI t
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